Tours and Trips in Brooklyn

The best way to experience New York's most iconic bridge is with our fun and local tour guides. Enjoy 360-degree views of New York from atop the Brooklyn Bridge, then take in the Manhattan skyline and the grandeur of this Historic Landmark from Brooklyn Bridge Park. Discover historic Brooklyn riding past trendy DUMBO and return via the Manhattan Bridge and through the streets of Chinatown. This tour is in Spanish and is suitable for all ages and levels

Experience Brooklyn like a local on a cycling tour through the borough's hippest neighborhoods, including tough-to-reach areas that visitors often miss. Avoid the stress of navigating on our own as you follow a guide to popular landmarks and hidden gems, including breweries and eateries to rest and refuel. Photo stops and complimentary tastings along the way make this a popular choice for active New York visitors.

Located right next to Prospect Park, the 52-acre Brooklyn Botanic Garden is one of New York's loveliest green spaces. Explore the garden's thousands of plant species, elegant water features, and other highlights, and save yourself any trouble by booking your tickets before you travel. In addition to your admission, entry also includes a three-course, gourmet meal at the Yellow Magnolia Caf e: choose between weekday lunch or weekend brunch menus.

Put your feet on the street and get an in-depth look at Brooklyn during this 4-hour guided walking tour. Learn about the history and culture of the neighborhood, from its roots to the trendy, modern iteration of today.

Set sail in the waters of New York City on the only floating designated landmark around on this wine and cheese waterway experience. Float through the New York City Harbor as you sip on top wines and sample local cheese and charcuterie. Cruise alongside the State of Liberty, Ellis Island, Battery Park, Brooklyn Heights and New York City skylines on this relaxing excursion. This tour is the perfect way to unwind on the water and enjoy some of the city's top attractions while sipping wine.

Go for a sightseeing outing - and break a sweat simultaneously - on a small-group running tour of the Brooklyn Bridge and beyond. Meet your guide in the morning at City Hall Park in Lower Manhattan, and come prepared in your most comfortable workout gear. You'll set off at a conversational pace along the Brooklyn Bridge, with sightseeing stops along the way. Continue into DUMBO and Brooklyn Heights; the total itinerary is roughly 6 miles (9.7 kilometers).

This 2-hour walking tour through one of New York's trendiest neighborhoods showcases Williamsburg, Brooklyn's history, as well as its influence on contemporary culture. Please note: this provides an overview of basic history - it is not a detailed historical tour. An insider guide helps travelers uncover the borough's trends and traditions - from hip local businesses to the urban street art scene. Venture past historical buildings, trendy boutiques and quiet cafes on a tour of this popular neighborhood with a seriously laid-back vibe. Then be sure to capture the iconic Manhattan skyline from the scenic Brooklyn waterfront.

Taste your way through one of Brooklyn's hippest neighborhoods: DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass). On afternoon gourmet food tour, your guide ensures you skip lines at popular eateries and see unmarked points of interest that visitors often miss, from historical landmarks to filming locations. All food tastings - and views of the Manhattan skyline - are included.

Celebrate the holiday season with a 4-hour tour of the elaborate Christmas lighting in the Dyker Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn. Depart by bus from Manhattan to wind through the colorfully lit homes of Dyker Heights and experience an American Christmas tradition in New York City. Hear commentary from your onboard guide about the city on a bus tour that provides pickup and drop-off at central locations in Manhattan.

It can be exhausting to see New York City by foot. This bicycle rental in Lower Manhattan gives you a chance to see more of the city faster, while still getting in some exercise. You can also choose your rental time from a 1-, 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-hour, or all-day rental, depending on your needs and budget. Bicycle helmet, lock, and even a map of NYC are all available upon request to make your journey a breeze.

Take a bus tour through Brooklyn and visit some of its most delicious chocolate shops. Sample treats at The Chocolate Room, Jacque Torres Chocolates, Lilac Chocolates, and Raaka Chocolate as you learn about the history of chocolate and how it's made. Watch multimedia presentations aboard the bus to enhance your experience and finish the tour at Valentino Pier to snap some photos of the Statue of Liberty.

Get up close and personal with the Brooklyn Bridge, and visit two of Brooklyn's most distinctive neighborhoods, on this private tour. Meet your guide at a time that's convenient for you, and pick an itinerary that works best for your schedule. You'll set off in Lower Manhattan, will cross the 1.1-mile (1.8-kilometer) Brooklyn Bridge, and will learn all about its wealth of history as you go. Once in Brooklyn, explore DUMBO - a formerly industrial area that's now one of the borough's trendiest neighborhoods - and historical Brooklyn Heights.

Get to know the history behind one of New York's most talked-about neighborhoods on this small-group walking tour of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Meet your guide in the early evening at the Wythe Hotel, and hit the streets. You'll learn all about Williamsburg's industrial past, the countercultural movements it hosted in the 90s, and its more recent reputation as the city's hipster mecca. As you go, admire the vibrant street art found all over the neighborhood, take in views of the Manhattan skyline, and more.

See a different part of New York City and get a US history lesson on this 2-hour tour of the Brooklyn Navy Yard. This guided walking/riding tour explores the 300-acre property along Brooklyn's industrial waterfront. See historical photographs and learn about the history and innovation of the Navy Yard, from the Revolutionary War to today. Take a closer look at its most intriguing sites - like a dry dock that's been used for ship repair since 1851 and the Green Manufacturing Center, a future hub for the development of new products and technologies.

Get into the holiday spirit with a visit to Brooklyn's Dyker Heights neighborhood, one of the most elaborately decorated areas in New York for Christmas time. This tour departs from the YOTEL New York, and takes you to see the residential light displays of Santa Claus, elves, reindeer, and other holiday-themed delights. Afterward, take the Brooklyn Bridge over to Bryant Park where you can admire the famous tree or take a spin on the ice rink. Just a 10 minute walk from the Rockefeller Center.

Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge - and discover two of Brooklyn's highlight neighborhoods - all without the crowds: a private tour makes for an intimate way to see the sights. At a departure time of your choosing, meet your guide in Lower Manhattan and stroll across the 1.1-mile (1.8-kilometer) Brooklyn Bridge, admiring panoramic views along the way. Once in Brooklyn, discover the waterfront Brooklyn Promenade, see the historical houses in Brooklyn Heights, and finish in the industrial-chic DUMBO neighborhood.

Traverse the history and culture of the boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens on this half-day, guided street art and graffiti tour. Travel on foot and by subway to learn about the socio-economic, political, and cultural events that inspired artist's creations and shaped each neighborhood. Appreciate these incredible works, understand the process of making street art, and learn the difference between tagging, bombing, murals, and street art.

Experience the Big Apple's Christmas lights extravaganza in all its glory on this tour, including the city's most spectacular display of lights in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn. See the tall, lit-up Christmas tree in Washington Square Park, the heart of Greenwich Village, and the famed Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center, in addition to a couple of other Christmas-themed stops, before heading to Dyker Heights, the grand-daddy of all Christmas-light extravaganzas.

Explore the 'city that never sleeps' after dark during this 3-hour private nighttime walking tour of Brooklyn and the Brooklyn Bridge with a private guide. Discover the elegant mansions, vintage lofts, and trendy stores of popular Brooklyn areas like Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO, then cross the iconic Brooklyn Bridge as you enjoy the city lights.

Pizza lovers can take a deep dive into deep-dish with this private tour that includes transportation in a vintage yellow cab. Hop in and set off to learn about pizza-making methods like coal, gas, and wood oven at different pizzerias in Brooklyn's picturesque neighborhoods. Learn about the culture and history that changed pizza and the neighborhood over the years and sample a slice at six different pizza hot-spots.